A family takes a photo near the rose garden at Applewood Estate in Flint, Michigan.

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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members May

(FLINT, Mich., June 2, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 14 area businesses joining the organization in May. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic…

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#FGCCVisits Launches with Small Business Week

Starting this May and continuing throughout the summer, teams of Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce employees and Ambassadors will descend on member businesses across Genesee County on a weekly basis. “These visits will provide us with the opportunity to distribute Chamber materials and identify…

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New Members: May 2016

To become a member, contact Heather Kale at hkale@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1427, or Amber Taylor at ataylor@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1419. Atlas Technologies 3100 Copper Avenue Fenton, MI 48430 (810) 629-6663 Contact: Diane Calleja www.atlastechnologies.com Brand Ambassador Marketing…

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The Proof is in the Pudding

A modern-day recipe for a modern-day workforce April 27, 2016 By: John DiLorenzo, Chief Entertainment Officer (CEO), Michigan Planners The proof is in the pudding…and there are new flavors in town! No more plain vanilla 9-5 workdays, 30-minute lunches or once-a-year company outings. Companies have…

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New Members: April 2016

To become a member, contact Heather Kale at hkale@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1427, or Amber Taylor at ataylor@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1419. 1-800-Law Firm 1210 N. Ballenger Hwy. Flint, MI 48504 (800) 529-3476 Contact: Hudson Green www.1800lawfirm.com Aagesen Construction Services…

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Meet Melissa Withey

April 6, 2016 In the fall of 2011, Melissa Withey was working at a local salon when she learned she would soon be unemployed. “One day we came in to find a note saying that the owner was closing the salon in two weeks,” said Withey, who had previously taken business classes at Mott Community College…

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New Members: April 2016

To become a member, contact Heather Kale at hkale@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1427, or Amber Taylor at ataylor@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1419. Adrian Hunter State Farm 3005 E. 11 Mile Road, Suite A Warren, MI 48092 (586) 574-3004 Contact: Adrian Hunter www.adrianismyagent.com Artesian…

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